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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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